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A28 ASE

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,927 mi
Last recorded126,927 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 ASE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 126,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 122,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 114,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 110,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 109,731 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 109,731 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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A28 ASE is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 68,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A28 ASE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A28 ASE registered?

A28 ASE is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A28 ASE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A28 ASE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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